RETURN ‘EM RIGHT
Return ‘Em Right aims to increase survival of reef fish that are caught and released in the Gulf. The program provides anglers with the knowledge and toolstosuccessfullyreleasereeffish.
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BAROTRAUMA
Have you released reef fish and watched them float off on the surface? This is due to barotrauma, a pressure-related injury that fish experience when reeled up from depth. Barotrauma typically occurs in depths of 50’ or greater, but some species are affected at shallower depths.
KNOW THE SIGNS
PROTRUDING STOMACH
KNOW THE SOLUTIONS
LIP CLAMP DESCENDING DEVICE
BULGING EYES INVERTED HOOK DESCENDING DEVICE
ELEVATOR DESCENDING DEVICE
Gulf reef fish anglers: Scan this QR code or visit ReturnEmRight.org to review best practices and learn how to get release gear valued at $100 for FREE
